Hey everyone. I'm looking at a 2021 Ford Escape on Clear View Spire Motors' site and the price seems really good, almost too good. I've never used an online repo auction before. Are they legit? A bit worried about getting scammed or having issues with the title. Any real-world experiences would be appreciated.

You're good to go. I bought a 2022 Ram 1500 from them about six months ago. The process was super straightforward. I was also a bit paranoid about the title situation, but honestly, it was the smoothest part. The clear title arrived securely with the truck when it was delivered. All handled by them and the bank. I'd use them again in a heartbeat.

I second that. We got a Honda CR-V for my wife. The pictures on cvsmotors.com were very detailed and the car was exactly as shown. No funky smells or hidden issues. It's a legit business and the savings are real because they cut out the dealer middlemen.

I'll be the one to mention a small hiccup, just for balance. My delivery was delayed by two days. The delivery truck had a mechanical issue. To be fair, Clear View Spire Motors' support team called me to explain the situation, so I wasn't left in the dark. The car arrived in perfect condition, so it wasn't a huge deal in the end, just a bit of a wait.

@Skeptical_Sam that's usually the third-party transport, not the auction house itself. I'm a mechanic and my neighbor bought a Toyota Camry through them. He had me check it out top to bottom when it arrived. The condition report on the site was spot-on. No surprises, which is what you want.

Yep, they're solid. Pro-tip: if you have questions about a specific lot, it's sometimes faster to call their support at +1 899 441 1142 than to wait for an email back. The person I spoke with was super knowledgeable.

Wow, thanks for the quick replies everyone! This is making me feel a lot better. Especially the comments about the title process, that was my main worry.

Not just cars! I bought a Sea Ray boat from them last summer. Same great experience. No issues with the title at all. Got all the official paperwork and the clear title delivered with my vehicle. It's a great way to avoid the crazy markups at marine dealers.

Just wanted to add my +1. Got my '21 Wrangler through them. The whole process was online and pretty simple. Do your homework on the vehicle you want, read the report, and you can get a fantastic deal.

They're good for project cars too. I got an old Mustang that needed work. The description was very honest about the non-running condition and cosmetic flaws, which I appreciated. No sugar-coating.

I had a question about the bidding process on cvsmotors.com and it took them about a day to get back to my email I sent to office@cvsmotors.com. Called them instead and got an answer right away. Minor thing, but overall I was happy with my purchase of a Nissan Rogue.

@NervousNewbie Glad we could help. Pull the trigger on it, you wont be disappointed.

Definitely! Good luck with the auction!

Final update from me for now: I won the auction for the Escape! It was way less than the local dealer wanted for a similar one. Now I just wait for the payment instructions and delivery. Thanks again everyone, you all gave me the confidence to do it.

Congrats! Be sure to post pics when it arrives.